Title: 2BR Waterfront Retreat on Portage Lake & DNR Trail - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=96424802&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # 2BR Waterfront Retreat on Portage Lake & DNR Trail Vacation home in Chassell with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for 2BR Waterfront Retreat on Portage Lake & DNR Trail ![Property grounds - 2BR Waterfront Retreat on Portage Lake & DNR Trail (Chassell)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96430000/96424900/96424802/w509h683x257y0-b92d524a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Beach - 2BR Waterfront Retreat on Portage Lake & DNR Trail (Chassell)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96430000/96424900/96424802/w907h683x58y0-340652dd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fireplace - 2BR Waterfront Retreat on Portage Lake & DNR Trail (Chassell)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96430000/96424900/96424802/w905h683x59y0-571f8cb2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - 2BR Waterfront Retreat on Portage Lake & DNR Trail (Chassell)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96430000/96424900/96424802/w505h683x260y0-beda7398.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Private kitchen - 2BR Waterfront Retreat on Portage Lake & DNR Trail (Chassell)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96430000/96424900/96424802/w893h683x66y0-2772596a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Relax with the whole family at this peaceful waterfront home, just 5 minutes from Houghton and MTU. Enjoy tremendous views of Portage Lake sunrises from the deck or waterfront, use kayaks & paddleboards or moor your boat on our seawall. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Outdoor Space - Fireplace ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### 2BR Waterfront Retreat on Portage Lake & DNR Trail About this space Relax with the whole family at our peaceful waterfront home. 5 minutes to Houghton, MTU, golf course, hike/bike trails, ski hill, and other local features. Our home includes a full kitchen, social island, dining room, two bedrooms with queen/full beds, plus a loft with futon. Cable I-Net/WiFi, Hulu, SmartTV and gas fireplace are provided. Relax on the deck or waterfront with tremendous views of Portage Lake sunrises, use our kayaks & paddleboards or moor your boat on our seawall. Come and enjoy! The space Main floor includes all pictured spaces, including the kitchen, dining area, living room with fireplace, two bedrooms, full bathroom, and furnished loft, as well as furnished elevated deck with grill and multiple seating areas. Guest access Guests have access to the entire main floor and loft, including a private entrance, the elevated deck, and all main floor/loft features. Our caretaker daughter lives below, with her own separate entrance on opposite side of house. Other things to note Looking forward to your visit! ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Outdoor areas - Patio ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Things to do - Golfing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Smart TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65360000/65357600/65357540/eae6d8d7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Kemp's Lake Front Guest House Hancock - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 47 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-04&endDate=2026-01-05&selected=65357540&PinnedHotelID=65357540&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114480000/114471900/114471836/131f4f5d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Houghton Aspen Beach House Houghton - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly 8.0 Very good 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-04&endDate=2026-01-05&selected=114471836&PinnedHotelID=114471836&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33490000/33483000/33482935/2fd3d593.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lakeside Retreat or Winter Wonderland...You Choose Lake Linden - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.8 Exceptional 118 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-04&endDate=2026-01-05&selected=33482935&PinnedHotelID=33482935&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38310000/38301900/38301898/d035b673.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Coles Creek Overlook Atlantic Mine - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Outdoor Space 10 Exceptional 68 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-04&endDate=2026-01-05&selected=38301898&PinnedHotelID=38301898&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18790000/18787500/18787420/779d4f91.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Home on MTU XC Ski Trails Houghton - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space - Parking available 9.6 Exceptional 63 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-04&endDate=2026-01-05&selected=18787420&PinnedHotelID=18787420&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110820000/110819200/110819106/0c4ad760.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The West Quincy House: In Town with Sauna + Garage Hancock - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 11 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-04&endDate=2026-01-05&selected=110819106&PinnedHotelID=110819106&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90980000/90972200/90972123/w906h683x59y0-469eed6b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lovely Place in Prime Location-Near Trails-Hot Tub Hancock - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 16 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-04&endDate=2026-01-05&selected=90972123&PinnedHotelID=90972123&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34330000/34323700/34323649/bd9c5250.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Kemp's Rentals Luxurious Executive Retreat Portage Lake-Beach-Firepit & Pavilion Hancock - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 88 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-04&endDate=2026-01-05&selected=34323649&PinnedHotelID=34323649&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV, fireplace, table tennis](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95990000/95986200/95986181/8ef1a0c8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Spacious, pet-friendly home in Hancock Twp. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=47.063908,-88.5169&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:o%60h%7EGrmg%7BO%3FW%3FU%3FU%40W%3FU%40W%40U%40W%40UBW%40U%40UBWBUBUBUBUDUBUDUDUBSDUDUFSDSFUFSDSFSFSFSFQHSFSHQFSHQHOHQHQHQHOJQJOHOJOJOHMLOHMLMJMJMJMLKJKLMLILMJKLILILILINILGLILINELGLGNELENGNCLENELCNCNCNCLCN%3FNCNAN%3FN%3FLAN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FN%3FN%40LBN%3FNBLBNBNBNBLDNDNDLDNDLDNFLFLFNFLHLFLHNHJHLHLJLHLLJJLJLJJLLJJLJLJLJLJNJLJNJNHNJNHPHNHPJPHPHPFNHRFPHRFRFPHRFRFRDRFRDTFRDRDTDTDRDTBTDTBTBTBTBTBTBVBT%40T%40V%40TBV%3FT%40V%40T%3FV%40T%3FT%3FV%3FT%3FVAT%3FVATAV%3FTCTAVATAVCTCVCRCVCRCVCTETCTERETETERETGRETGRERGPGRIRGRGRIPGPIRGPIPIPKNIRININKPILKPKLKNKNKLKLKLKLMJKLMJMJKJMJMJMJMHKHOHMHMFMHOFMFMFOFMDODMDODODMBODOBO%40MDO%40O%40MBO%3FO%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%3FMAO%3FOAO%3FOCOAMAOEOAOCMEOCMEOCOGMEOEMGMGOGMGMIMGOIMIMIMIMKKKMKMIMMKKMKKMKMKMMMIMMOIOKMKQIMKQKOIOIQIQIQIOISGSIQGQISGSGQGSGSESGSGUESGUESEUCUESEUCUEUCWCSCWCSCWAUAWCUAWAUAUAW%3FUAW%3FU%3FW%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=c2YLw1FE9oqvSEtXurH1cLVy_Y0=) Chassell, MI #### What's nearby - Nara Nature Park \- 4 min drive \- 6.2 km - Prospector's Paradise \- 5 min drive \- 7.3 km - Michigan Technological University \- 6 min drive \- 7.7 km - Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts \- 7 min drive \- 8.8 km - Isle Royale Houghton Visitor Center \- 10 min drive \- 10.6 km #### Getting around - Hancock, MI (CMX-Houghton County Memorial) - 19 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive - ‪Taco Bell - ‬11 min drive - ‪Keweenaw Brewing Company - ‬8 min drive - ‪Library Cafe - ‬6 min drive - ‪Applebee's Grill + Bar - ‬11 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is 2BR Waterfront Retreat on Portage Lake & DNR Trail pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at 2BR Waterfront Retreat on Portage Lake & DNR Trail? ### What time is check-out at 2BR Waterfront Retreat on Portage Lake & DNR Trail? ### Where is 2BR Waterfront Retreat on Portage Lake & DNR Trail located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## 2BR Waterfront Retreat on Portage Lake & DNR Trail Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 11 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.4 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kathrine L. Oct 4, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location The location is perfect and the deck on The Portage is great. ##### Kathrine L. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan C. Feb 22, 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Portage View Very nice place right on the Portage. Well appointed and very friendly owners. ##### Susan C. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Eric W. Oct 25, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### MTU Visit Wonderful place to stay to visit my MTU student. Clean and comfortable, and amazing views across the Portage Canal. Will look to book again on another visit. ##### Eric W. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen V. Oct 10, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Get a Way to visit MTU My family has stayed here twice and it's a great place. The view of the water is relaxing. The trail is great to walk or ride your bike. It's clean and comfortable to spend time together and just have fun. Hosts are responsive and helpful. ##### Karen V. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen F. Sep 2, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy Idyllic and peaceful. A bit difficult to find, because trees obscured the garage landmarkOnly problem was a glitch with the access keypad. Once we connected with our hosts, the problem was resolved (access pad had malfunctioned) and apologies profuse. Nicole was wonderful to deal with. Very kind and caring.Kitchen well appointed. Deck is beautiful, relaxing place to wake up or unwind. Wish I could hesitate to recommend this stay (only because I don’t want it to become so popular that i can never stay there again). But, alas, I must be honest … if you’re going to Houghton/Hancock, stay here! ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/9beb854e-653f-47f1-91b3-b456ac9729cc-1756838981474.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Rising of the supermoon from the patio.](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/b99b9905-1b88-4e5c-8a41-cbda2cfb4691-1756838980315.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Supermoon liquid silver](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/72ccd0b6-6c61-4e1f-97e0-92a2d4f7b87c-1756838979701.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Sunriseover Portage Lake](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/db8cab77-4a46-46a5-b7b8-67d7e2b483e0-1756838981435.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Karen F. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tasha M. Aug 28, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful getaway! Precious Gem. Great big windows looking out over a deck and lake, the perfect tree... it was great to come "Home" to this rather than a hotel room! The solar lights in the tree was a neat touch, the propane firepit was nice to have, the gas fireplace was well used... Hosys were very attentive to my wants and needs. Would definitely stay there again! ##### Tasha M. Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa W. Aug 28, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lake trip The property was very clean and beautiful. We loved our stay ##### Lisa W. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer P. Feb 9, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Five Star We were very happy with our stay during our winter trip to Houghton area. Property was lovey and good communication with property owner Nicole made it easy . Would stay again ! TY! ##### Jennifer P. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rob and Diane A. Jul 30, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 3 week stay We stayed 3 weeks and felt very much at home. The home is comfortable, homey, and had everything we needed (well one more sauce pan would be better). Our hosts were very accommodating and went out of their way to make sure we were comfortable. We enjoyed walks each day along the trail along the lake behind the house and the deck was very pleasant weather permitting. The lake view was beautiful and it was a quiet location (loved listening to the waves lapping on the shore). Just one heads up if you are counting on using the desk pictured in the loft, it is no longer there. If you plan to be in the Houghton/Chassel are and are not a large group, I recommend a stay in this home. ##### Rob and Diane A. Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen V. Oct 31, 2024 ##### Karen V. 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